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Positive Networks Partners With Jamcracker to Offer Hosted Security Solutions to Communication Services Providers and Resellers

Posted on: Monday, 22 October 2007, 09:00 CDT

Positive Networks, the leading provider of hosted security services, and Jamcracker, the company that delivers on-demand services, today announced that PositivePRO™ hosted VPN is available immediately for resale through the Jamcracker Services Delivery Network (JSDN). Jamcracker is also planning to offer Positive Networks' PhoneFactor™ two-factor authentication technology as part of its on-demand services.

JSDN allows service providers, resellers and vendors to quickly and efficiently deliver on-demand services to businesses and consumers. This partnership allows Jamcracker to offer PositivePRO hosted VPN and PhoneFactor authentication technology through its global services-delivery network to resellers including communications and IT services companies.

"The new partnership will allow Positive Networks to successfully leverage Jamcracker's proven global network of service providers and resellers," said Chris Austin, Director Channel Sales and Alliances, Positive Networks. "Jamcracker is an effective distribution partner and will make it easier for service providers to implement our solutions while increasing our market reach. With new managed services from Positive Networks, organizations have the ability to add multiple layers of security without the additional costs that are associated with implementing traditional hardware VPN and authentication technologies."

Positive Networks' PositivePRO combines a client-based VPN, a clientless, web-based SSL VPN, and remote desktop control into a single remote access service that scales to support thousands of users. With no hardware to install, PositivePRO is simple to implement and can provide complete remote access endpoint security control in 24 hours or less. PositivePRO's easy-to-manage subscription model includes critical endpoint security features like antivirus protection, anti-spyware protection, personal firewall protection, patch management and authentication to secure remote desktops and laptops.

Positive Networks' PhoneFactor technology is the industry's first free, phone-based two-factor authentication service that eliminates the need for end users to carry around an external authentication device. PhoneFactor uses any phone as the second authentication factor, eliminating the need to purchase and manage expensive tokens. PhoneFactor provides a higher standard of security technology that traditional smart cards, soft tokens and USB authentication devices can't provide.

PhoneFactor is offered as a free (in the US, Canada, and 30+ other countries) service for companies who want a powerful and simple means of authenticating end users. The product includes everything an enterprise needs to roll out a complete two-factor authentication service, including unlimited users and authentications, and includes support for VPN appliances, Citrix, Microsoft Outlook Web Access, websites, and any application utilizing RADIUS or NTLM authentication. Positive Networks provides additional premium features for a fee that eases deployment and operation of PhoneFactor. This includes multi-server support, directory integration, international authentication, reporting and auditing, and support and product maintenance packages.

"The Jamcracker Services Delivery Network enables service providers to create branded bundles of on-demand application services from a catalogue of `best-of-breed' products like PositivePRO hosted VPN and PhoneFactor two-factor authentication from Positive Networks. These managed security offerings, which require no infrastructure changes for the business customer, are a perfect fit for our On-Demand Services portfolio," said Steve Crawford, vice president of marketing at Jamcracker.

About JSDN

JSDN enables communication service providers, resellers, and software vendors to deliver on-demand applications to businesses and consumers without complex, costly technology investments. The JSDN streamlines all of the operational processes required to offer private labeled application services including a hosted services-delivery platform, content/ISV wholesale distribution agreements, help desk services, billing, collections, settlement, and infrastructure management. JSDN seamlessly integrates with reseller and service provider web sites and networks. Customers can choose from a catalogue of hundreds of leading software services in the JSDN catalogue.

About Positive Networks

Positive Networks is the leading provider of hosted security services, including the award-winning PositivePRO VPN service and the PhoneFactor two-factor authentication service. PositivePRO VPN service provides secure remote access and endpoint security without an SSL VPN appliance, and PhoneFactor, the industry's first easy-to-use phone-based two-factor authentication service. Both services can be set up quickly, and include 24x7 end user and IT administrator support.

Unlike traditional VPN solutions, PositivePRO is easy to implement, and requires no hardware for IT managers to purchase, install or maintain. The managed service combines a client-based VPN, a clientless, web-based SSL VPN and remote desktop control into a single remote access service that scales to support thousands of users. Positive Networks' PhoneFactor service enables two-factor authentication using any phone, instead of requiring expensive tokens. PhoneFactor makes two-factor authentication available for anyone that needs security when accessing critical information.

Positive Networks was awarded "Best-in-Class" Managed SSL VPN Service Provider for SMBs by Stratecast Partners and was an AlwaysON AO100 selection. PositivePRO is a 2006 IT Week Magazine, Network Technology, Service Provider Weekly, Security Week, PC News Weekly, Hosting Weekly, and WebWeek Magazine "Editor's Choice" selection, and an Info Security Product Guide Product Excellence Award winner for Best SSL VPN Managed Service. The company was a finalist for a 2007 SC Magazine Excellence Award. For more information, please call 877-932-8671 or visit www.positivenetworks.com or www.phonefactor.net.

About Jamcracker

Jamcracker is the company that delivers on-demand services. The Jamcracker Services Delivery Network enables Telcos, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Value Added Resellers (VARs), and SaaS (Software as a Service) vendors to profitably deliver on-demand services to businesses and consumers. Founded in 1999 by K.B. "Chandra" Chandrasekhar, the founder of Exodus Communications and chairman of e4e Services and Aztec Software, Jamcracker's mission is to enable on-demand service delivery on a global scale. Jamcracker is a privately held company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California, and offices in Bangalore, India. For more information, visit www.jamcracker.com.

PositivePRO, PhoneFactor and Positive Networks are trademarks of Positive Networks; all other company, product and publication names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Source: Business Wire

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